Publisher Description

This acclaimed core text in Dermatology now returns in a thoroughly revised and refocused format. Its clear structuring will enable all readers to find quickly what they need to know and to see how each part fits into the whole, offering a consistent guide for residents wanting a reliable revision aid for the core topics in Dermatology and for physicians in other disciplines interested in individual topics (particularly family physicians specializing in the diagnosis of skin cancer).

Author Biography

Ayse Serap Karadag, MD works at Department of Dermatology, Istanbul Arel University School of Medicine, and Memorial Health Group Atasehir and Sisli Hospital, Istanbul, TurkeyLawrence Charles Parish, MD, MD (Hon) teaches at Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Center for International Dermatology, Philadelphia, PA, USAJordan Wang, MD, MBE, MBA teaches at Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, and Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York, New York, NY, USA

Table of Contents

Preface. List of Contributors. Glossary of Dermatologic Words and Terms. Diagnosing Skin Disease. Adnexal Diseases. Papulosquamous Diseases. Dermatitides. Bacterial, Mycobacterial, and Spirochetal (Nonvenereal) Infections. Viral Infections. Fungal Infections. Infestations and Bites. Environmental Injuries. Allergic and Immunologic Reactions. Connective Tissue Disorders. Vasculitides. Vesiculobullous Diseases. Disorders of Keratinization and Other Genodermatoses. Oral Diseases. Wound Healing, Ulcers, and Scars. Granulomatous Diseases. Benign Neoplasms. Premalignant Neoplasms. Malignant Neoplasms. Cutaneous Lymphomas. Diseases of the Hair. Diseases of the Nails. Disorders of Pigmentation. Psychocutaneous Disorders. Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Pregnancy and Skin Disease. Systemic Diseases and the Skin. Diseases of Infancy and Childhood. Nutritional Diseases. Index.

Review

'The book now reflects the modern world and clearly has moved with the times. Two editors are from the USA and one is from Turkey with contributors from both sides of the Atlantic. So, this is a truly global textbook which is just over 400 pages. Within these 400 pages, there is a superb coverage of general dermatology which will be most helpful to medical students, junior doctors and GPs and other healthcare professionals will find this book informative and educational.'Dr Harry Brown, Glycosmedia, Diabetes News Service"...a beautifully produced soft back textbook. Based on science and modern research with concise descriptions, easily readable, and clinical photographs, reflecting the world's true populations. An ideal entrée for clinicians who think they would love dermatology." SKINMed"...a useful, sophisticated, initial dermatology reference for non-dermatology physicians and medical students to study."Doody's Review

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'The book now reflects the modern world and clearly has moved with the times. Two editors are from the USA and one is from Turkey with contributors from both sides of the Atlantic. So, this is a truly global textbook which is just over 400 pages. Within these 400 pages, there is a superb coverage of general dermatology which will be most helpful to medical students, junior doctors and GPs and other healthcare professionals will find this book informative and educational.' Dr Harry Brown, Glycosmedia, Diabetes News Service "...a beautifully produced soft back textbook. Based on science and modern research with concise descriptions, easily readable, and clinical photographs, reflecting the world's true populations. An ideal entr

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